Entry stageSeed
Check size$1M to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundC$50.5M (2019)C$50.5M Build Ventures II at launch (2019)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Build Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Patrick KeefeGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Build Ventures in 2013 and previously held roles at Innovacorp, Atlas Venture, and Boston Consulting Group.
Rob BarbaraGeneral PartnerHe founded Build Ventures in 2013 and previously worked at Burgundy Asset Management and TD Securities.
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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Notable investments
IntrohiveManifoldAffinioRessonCeltxInteraxon (Muse)Spring LoadedFiddlehead Technology
In their words
Build Ventures helps founders build great companies.Early stage capital for Atlantic Canadian technology companies. Build Ventures is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is focused on early stage technology companies across www.buildventures.ca
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Build Ventures invest in?
Build Ventures reports entry at seed.
How much does Build Ventures invest?
Build Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.
Does Build Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Build Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Build Ventures?
Patrick Keefe (General Partner), Rob Barbara (General Partner).
Is Build Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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